Agar-agar

I have wanted to make agar-agar for some time. Many told me it's easy. Well, I wanted to try the double or triple layer as I had tasted a really nice one in KK.

I bought the agar-agar powder from hypermarket and following the instructions as stated behind.

So, I tried, putting strawberry into it which is really nice. :) I have also tried putting passionfruit which I like it too. It's a bit sourish, but, it's refreshing especially in a hot weather climate like Malaysia.

But, my 2 layered agar-agar didn't turn out well as I poured the upper layer too early and so, it's kinda thin bottom and thick top.

So, will try again. :)

work trip + stopover in HK

It was actually quite discouraged/ upset when I heard that I need to go to USA for work over Chinese New Year. It's not a matter that I didn't take extra leaves aside the 2 public holidays that I should not feel anything about it. The fact that, to be away during the festive is quite upsetting. Even though I have tried to told my boss, it's CHINESE NEW YEAR and I am CHINESE. Well, anyway, got my ticket booked and ready to fly on the 3rd day of CNY.

And even more discouraging, arrived in SF on Wednesday night, drove myself to SJ (about 1 hour journey on Highway 101). Went to office on Thursday, found out that my boss won't be there on Thursday and Friday. So, I sat in office (thank God, at least someone took me to the cubicle), and working on APAC matters.

And I also got to know a few colleagues. So.... as SF or LA has the largest Chinese, the office actually has a function on Chinese New Year which was comforting, at least. There are food, drinks (non-alcohol), Chinese character writting, dance, etc.

On the weekend, I drove the roti-car (as it does look like one) to Gilroy Premium Outlet. It was huge and I didn't get to buy a lot as I was tired walking and carrying many things. Someone said, I should have put the things in the car and continue shopping. I supposed, I kinda lack of motivation to walk to the car and back especially was doing it alone.

Then, on Sunday, I went to the Chinese town (mini) area where they have lots of Chinese shops. Got mom the ginseng she wanted. And I saw lion dance. Wow!!! Impressive!!

So, the rest of the time in SJ was just about work and more work, working in US time zone as well as supporting APAC.

It's no fun. Traveling to work is :( and I need a real holiday.


I went to HK after the US trip as the HK trip was planned earlier. To save time. I make Karim to pick up his running Bib right after we checked into the hotel. We saw some other Malaysian there too. So, as some of them have seen Karim ran or in FB, we had some conversation with them. Then, we went off to meet up with Chris (my uni friend). As on the way to the bus stop. Yeah!! Chris told us to take a bus there. He would meet us at the bus stop. We saw a lady from Beijing traveling while her daughter paid for everything. WOW!!! She took us to the HK Central Library as there's where we need to take bus #116 to meet Chris.

So, Chris knows how to get to Kowloon, I know the restaurant, and Karim has his GPS/ maps on to ensure we dropped off at the right place. Well, at the end, not quite. We went off the bus a stop earlier. Chris, still have to walk to meet us. hahahah...

We went to this halal restaurant, run by Chinese Muslim. I have seen and read in the web that this place is very popular and well known for it's beef pancake and there will be lots of people as it gets later into the night.

We shared our table with another family visiting from Urunqi, I started conversing in Chinese with them. They started sharing their food with us. It was really fun and enjoyable.

So, we ordered the famous beef pancake and it was super nice, beef curry and a few more dishes. It was a very nice meal. As I just got into HK on a long haul, I appeared to be very tired especially with the jet-lag. So, we took the bus back to hotel for rest.

Next morning, Saturday. I met up with Venus (mission friend) and we were indeed out for a mission. But, this is shopping mission. hahaha... :D She took me to Lai-Chi-Kok where we could get wholesale item. Wow... Shopping!! Yes.. genuine leather bag selling at the price that I couldn't resist. ;) We even skipped our lunch because of shopping.

As Karim is meeting up with his uni friend, I tagged along. He took us to Stanley Waterfront (using his new 5 series BMW wor... ). So, we had our hi-tea there. Wow!!! I love the place. It was really awesome. The weather was nice, a bit chilly, but, I like it.

We spent some time walking a bit along the waterfront. The men went ahead doing their private talk. While I was having my Canon Ixus 850IS and Karim's Canon 7D DSLR taking pictures. I really enjoyed the afternoon/ evening.

I really like that place.

As I have another appointment for dinner. (Yeah!!! Very pack schedule, that's why cannot and did not able to slot in any time to catch up with Paul & Hazel and Steve Yap). So, I met up with Li Yen (my ex-colleague from DiGi) for dinner. We had some good short time together. Then, she went home and finished-up the yu-sang that have travelled with me to States with her husband. hahahah... Couldn't wait to eat... funny...

On Sunday. Went to church with Ellen. Well, I overslept and rushed through the whole preparation, arrived 5 - 10 mins late. But, we were not late for church. The service was in Cantonese, it's interesting. :) And the sermon was lively.

After that, we went to the marathon event to meet up with Karim. I took all his things. This year, the organiser were very strict, supposed because of the increased in participants, family and friends were not allow to go into the waiting area. So, called Karim. And Steve, saw me. He kept asking me: why are you here? Aren't you suppose to be in States? I think he asked me a few times throughout the photo taking session. hahaha.. funny.. Because I am here, that's the answer.. LOL... pengsan..

After that, they continue with their photo taking session. I went lunch with Ellen. She has to go back to do her work/ assignment and so, I have the afternoon. Rested awhile, and decided to go out to walk about at Tsim Sha Tsui area. She called me and we met.

We went for some food at Australia Milk Company. Didn't know it's so near to where I stay. This place serves very nice steamed milk. And so many people line up. I took Karim and another running couple there for breakfast the next day too.

Then, we (Ellen and I) started our night walkathon. Our route: Temple Street -> Tsim Sha Tsui -> Pearl Ferry -> Lan Kwai Fong -> Hollywood Road -> 半山. It's a long walk.

In Temple Street/ Road, I saw the other part of HK, not as a tourist, but more of the background. Also, here, I experienced the battle in the spiritual realm. Physically, I really feel discomfort (so does Ellen), and there were some spots where there were certain smell. Once out of that spot (just a step away), the smell wasn't there. It's strange. It's really an eye opener experience for me.


As we continued walking, away from Temple Road, we felt better physically as away from the area that has strong spiritual battle. Also, we can see the living standard/ condition changes. From street to porch.

At the Star Ferry harbour front, I saw the big TV screen broadcasting that there was one death in the marathon earlier that morning. It's so devastating. There were also a group of Christian doing evanglism singing by the street which was very encouraging.

We had a drink at Lan Kwai Fong. My first every cocktail, which I reckon was strong. But, nice with the mint. Didn't manage to finish as was getting hot.

Then, we continue walking up the escalator, looking at the high end, and property prices.

Ellen pointed out that the old building used to be built towards inner nearer to the top. This is to allow sunlight to shine through the alley for more air, light and reduce crime rate. However, modern building is not done this way anyway. As it gets narrower to the top, it also means losing space.

Overall, I really enjoyed my each HK trip. Not just catching up with friends. There are so many things that we shared though we only meet each other once a year. I do hope and pray that I would be able to visit HK and my friends (even in Korea and Taiwan) once a year that we could catch-up and encourage each other.

Will I be back next year? I really hope that I could make it though there are some other plan already. Just hope that the timing could match.

pre-CNY 2012

It's Chinese New Year and normally we have the custom of getting together and celebrate. Though this year, I have left the company, I went back and look for them for a CNY lunch. Oh, ET (Eng Teng) left the company too. Well, as I will be away for CNY to San Jose, California, for work on the 3rd day and only returned on the 15th day. It means that I am and will not have the chance to enjoy yu-sang.

So, this was the only yu-sang I had for this Chinese New Year.

And before that, we had some appetizer (supposed to be dessert) brought by Cheng all the way from Bangkok. He just got back the day before the lunch. It looks like preserved fruits. But, once tried. It's NOT. It is green bean paste inside. It's nice. :) Just that the colouring was too much! :|

It was indeed good to be able to catch-up. :) Looking forward for another great catching-up!!

cathing up

It's the first catching up with friends in the new year.

Initially, we didn't expect Karim to come back from BKK and joined us. So, we (Sherine, Boon Hwa, Michelle, Alex) planned for a late breakfast of bak-kut-teh at Bukit Raja. Especially as Boon Hwa and Alex has something to do in the afternoon.

It's really a super heavy meal especially for one who doesn't take rice in the morning. We have ordered the dried and the soup based type. Personally, I think the soup based is nicer (though I am not a pork lover because of the smell)..

The place is less pack as we arrived in the morning, later, we found more and more people and there were some who stood by the table and waited.

Later, we went to Ali Corner to have another round of catching up because Karim joined us. However, Alex have to leave due to the appointment has has made earlier.

2011 Summary

Actually, I have been thinking to write or not write a summary of 2011.

2011 has been quite a change. Not so much, but, it does affect my life. Even though change is the only constant, too much changes is quite hard to swallow at a time.

2011, I have changed job in March. A job and a company that I have stayed for almost 6 years.
2011, I flewed in business class to US. First time flying to the States on work basis. And first time in business class. Only differences were the space and food (though still air craft food)
2011, I went to China (a country that have not in my list to visit) for work. And I was there 4 times in a year and for work.
2011, a year which I didn't go for any mission trip. :(

2011 has been a lot of changes in relation to the people around me too. Few friends left to work or settled overseas. :(

2011 just passed without me realising much. Overall, I didn't really feel so much about the year. Maybe too many things happened that I am still trying to digest.

I realised, life goes on no matter what. Either you follow to move on, or you will be left behind. Everyone has a life to move on, no one actually stop and wait. Sounds cruel, but, that's the reality. We have to pick ourselves up and move on too.

However, with God, my life is not the same. I know God is watching over me on every step that I take. I know He is in control and above all, I know He loves me. And, that's the fact! :) It is good to know that we have God's promises and blessings. :)

Catching up... cheers for friendship

So, Karim told Boon Hwa to arrange for a reunion/ catching up/ gathering. Boon Hwa told me to do so. Seems like a trend. sigh... So, I just sent out FB invite, whatsapp a few, skype Michelle. And set, Saturday lunch.

As Sherine and Michelle went to took our Christmas presents from the car, uncle (Boon Hwa) and I were suppose to choose a restaurant. So, uncle took me round the entire Pavillion in my heels, and I said, just go to Ben's. sooo pengsan...

Then, we ended up at Ben's. The ambience is definitely nice and cosy for friends to catch-up. I think we were the most noisy bunch. hahaha... Food... I won't rate it as nice or so high marks. We have requested for change of water a few times as they didn't come as clean. :s

Then, what's next? Some of us, at least Karim and I, would like to have ice cream (BR is just next door). Then, uncle said, let's go for very nice coffee. So, bye bye ice cream, we went for the very nice coffee instead. That's Illy. Is it nice? I don't know. I cannot take coffee in the afternoon otherwise, I will really suffer at night (cannot sleep lo..). So, I opted for the juice, it's orange + lime + pineapple. It's eye lifting because it's soooo sour. hahaha...

The place was so packed that the waiter initially want to put us to sit under the sun. I was... arhhh... hello... we are Malaysian. We prefer to sit in air-cond, we don't need the sun so much... Thank goodness, 2 ladies left, and we had the table near the door, so, we did get some air-cond. :)

So, it's another gila (crazy) talking and laughing time together. To a point, Karim said, are we too loud? Like our shop? Sigh.. this is the line that we are so used to hearing. But, well...

And we ordered gelato too. Still, I prefer the real ice cream. So, they still owe me my ice cream. hahaha... A slice of tiramisu (which is very strong, I suppose that's good?). And a slice of don't know what cake that aunty (Sherine) cannot remember. So, I called it, the yummy fatt-gou-like cake. :D pengsan...

Karim's ipad had a share of his chocolate gelato too. sigh... we are really gila la..
Overall, I had a great time. Hope the rest did too. I wish we will meet again soon and be gila again. Next time is at uncle's house? I doubt he will open his house or kitchen for us. ;)

Meeting up

Was asked by Audrey Ho if would like to meet up with another few Finance colleagues from DiGi/ ex-DiGi. Well, that's ok. So, was informed to meet at Empire mall. Then, to my surprise, aside the few expected (Viveen, Charles, Ong and Lay), Mee Lin and Suan Suan also appeared. Wow... Out of 8, 5 have left DiGi and 3 still remain.

Di Wei is a Chinese cuisine restaurant. I would say the ambience is quite nice. Mee Lin ordered the food. Some of the food are quite nice, like kai-lan, the bean-curd with special sauce, Shanghai xiao-long-pau. The fish was overcooked and so a bit tough. Whereas, because I am not a pork lover, the mongolian pork came a bit too much for me, as well as the lat-mei-fan. :(

I did like the complimentary steam cake as well as the tang-yuan. :)

Chiffon cake

I have love chiffon cake since young. After trying to bake when I was in NZ, I have been trying to make the pandan chiffon cake for at least 3 - 4 times in Malaysia. Everytime, it doesn't turn out as chiffon cake though I have followed different recipes. :(

Then, I came across this blog: http://ieatishootipost.sg/2010/05/how-to-make-pandan-chiffon-cake-almost.html And I tried again, I followed the steps, the measurements, still, it doesn't. Then, I suspect, it's the oven. So, next, I adjust the oven temperature myself and tested out.

Guess what?! Yes! The above picture came out. And my pandan chiffon cake was well accepted by the family members. Then, I make another 1 few days later, still, not perfect, but, yes. It's pandan chiffon cake. I will try to bake another one before the year end, hopefully. :)

Handmade blanket

Blankets handmande by mom! She sewed each stich with love. Thanks, mom! :)

Costume Party

Children church hold a year end Costume party for all the children. All the children were so excited about this event.

Initially, I was not involve. Then, Cornelia asked if I could to help to prepare watermelon. Well, that's not very tough. I agreed. Then, on the day before the event, I was informed, we need to dress-up in costume too.

Not knowing what to do. I have decided to be tourist. Then, maybe have my face paint. But, I don't know where can I get the face paint. Thank God Cornelia said she has. So, I went to church, got Cornelius draw on my face for whatever that he likes except mouse and cat (as I don't like the 2). And Monica make herself a hat which I took over as she had a better hat.

I think all the kids and adults enjoyed the party very much. And so we end the session with food. :)

Gathering

It was quite complicating to finally fixed this gathering. Our friend, Karim, is leaving the country to join Dtac in Bangkok, Thailand soon. So, we thought of having a gathering (no one likes farewell) until we meet again. So, finally, the time and the venue set.

And, it is quite a mixed feeling of this gathering/ reunion. Happy to see each other and yet unsure when will we meet again.

We have decided to meet at Delicious, Mid Valley.

Aside food, we enjoyed the company of each other very much. Karim just got back from his NZ trip, so, he was having some jetlag.

Sherine and Michelle put in a lot of effort to make an album for Karim. Hoping he will remember us. Well, at least, he was surprised and he really spent time reading and going through all the pictures and words.

So, since uncle Boon Hwa and I had our birthday in October. Our birthdays were celebrated too.

We had a good time together.

Wishing Karim all the best in his future undertaking. Hope we will have more get together.

Planetshakers Concert

Came across this Christian band will be having concert in Malaysia on Facebook. Though I don't know many of their songs, I do like the few songs that I had. Then, I asked a few friends if they would go with me. Well, it's kinda weird, though acceptable, to go alone. I suppose it's better to go in a gang.

So, I asked Viveen, and she said yes. Then, I saw Lee Nyiuk online. Mentioned to her and she wanted to go as well. So, I went to get the ticket and they still have 3. Yeah!!

On the day, I went to meet up with Viveen, we went for some shopping before met up with Lee Nyiuk at PJ. So, there were many youths. We were 'seated' at the balcony, though we ended up standing most of the time.

Then, the pastor shared about Christ. John 3:16, at a total new perspective that I have not heard. I suppose that's the way to target for youth. :)

Well, I had fun at the concert. It's my first ever Christian concert. And, I like it. :)

Pastor Rainier Schmidt

Agape invited Pastor Rainier for an evangelistic meeting. Pastor Rainier is from Germany and have won many medals in paralympics as well as many games in Europe on ping-pong.

He said, without Jesus, it is impossible. He has such joy despite being handicapped. I was indeed touched and inspired by him.

Day-off with Logos crews cum friends

It was since Dec 2010 that I got to know those that I met at mission trip in Turning Point, London will be sailing on Logos ship. And they will stop at Malaysia. It was exciting to know that we will be meeting again. We continued to keep in touch with our friendships via technology, facebook. Though the timing wasn't really and the schedule of the ship docking at Port Klang has been changed a few times.

Logos is the largest floating book store in the world where it will go from port to port, country to country, docking and welcoming everyone to visit her. There are many books on board for one to read and buy at a reasonal price.

Finally, Eunji sent out the schedule and we make plans to meet. It was really hard to find the time for all to meet on the same day. As both Eunji and Jay have been promoted to team leader at the kitchen while Alexandra has duty on that day. Thus, I took leave on that day and Angela is working freelance.

Both Angela and I went to Port Klang to fetch Eunji and Jay out at 9am. It was so exciting seeing both of them walking out the jetty. They ran towards the car and we gave each other a big tight hug. It was really awesome seeing them. :)

Since we were in Klang, we went for pak-kut-teh (herbal prok ribs), and Korean likes port too. It was delicious brunch.

Then, next. Since the girls preferred outdoor and Sunway lagoon was too expensive for half a day event. We went for Putrajaya instead. So, we ended up at Pullman Hotel. We took picture. Enjoyed a cold fresh juices. Then, next, cycling. Yes! It's a bit insane to cycle at about 1pm. We all had fun. If it's not because of the rain, we would have done more. It was really fun spending time together. Relaxing.. End result: I got myself really tanned. And I know it's going to take months or year to get fair again. But, it didn't really matter as long as we had a good time.

So, what do we want for late lunch? Eunji tried durian before. So, she wanted for durian. Durian has not been my friend, and so does Jay. We left Eunji and Angela to enjoy the durian while we went for Mong-kok-cha-chan-teng for hong kong style food. I had dumpling. Eunji came and she enjoyed my dumpling soup. :)

After late lunch, it was time for pasar malam (night market) at SS2 as it's Monday. It is one of the place where one is able to see a lot of things. We walked around pasar malam. Tried on the peanut soup. And it poured like cats and dogs again. So, instead of having shelter at Maybank, we went over to have dessert (hot) while waiting for the rain to stop before continue walking.

Then, Angela said, let's go for dinner though all of us were still very full. But, the dinner place will be pack if we don't go early, so, we have no choice. We ordered roast duck and fried hokkian mee. Where is this? It's at Damansara Uptown. And yes, both were super yummy. The Koreans love the lard so much! And the noodle was so tasty that though we were full, we still kept eating. So, all of us ended up with no more waist (ie, fat). Then, we went off carrying our stomach. It was really way too much food for the day.

Instead of heading back to Port Klang, we would like to spend more time still. So, Angela said, let's go to Sunway Pyramid. So, there we were. Walking and enjoy the lights. We ended the eating spree with Starbucks. :)

Then, it is time to send the girls back to the ship. We prayed in the car before saying good-bye. Really, after this, we really do not know when will we meet again. Yet, surely, we will meet again. :)

Take care and God bless you my friends. It has been a blessings to know both of you, Eunji and Jay. And Alex, we miss you so much.

Lunch

Called Pastor Mabel and Yen-Ching for lunch on a Friday. Then, they decided to visit this newly opened Taiwanese restaurant at Era Walk. The ambience is really cosy and nice. Personally, I find the food ok, edible. But, I may go for other options the next round. ;)

One day trip Taman Pertanian Bukit Cahaya Shah Alam + Pulau Ketam

Got to know this trip through Chinese Church Service. It's a day trip with the young working adult. Since it's on Malaysia Day (public holiday) and I wanted to exercise - Taman Cahaya to cycle. I have decided to join them though I only know 1 - 2 person in the group.

We met in church at 7am. As usual, there are people where were late.

We arrived at Shah Alam (with some guidance on GPS and personal GPS - my friend through text), we managed to reach there by 8.30am. It was flooded with people. Everyone rushed in to line up for ticket. Next, everyone rushed to rent the bicycle. Then, us? So, some said, very hungry. Took time for breakfast. So, we knew no chance. Thus, opted for free bus.

The weather was hot, sunny + humid.

We only spent half a day there as it's really nothing much. Some of the places like 4 seasons house was closed for renovation.

Then, we decided to go to Pulau Ketam. Where's that? OK. We knew, it's at Klang. But, where to take the ferry? GPS. Now, GPS couldn't locate it. So, we asked. Someone said, very near. Gave some brief direction and off we went.

Waited for about 30 minutes for the ferry to come. A returned trip costs us RM14. The ferry was old. And yet, it's taking more passengers than it should be. We have passengers standing, quite pack, in the ferry. The entire journey was about 30 - 35 minutes from Port Klang. I didn't feel comfortable, the ship would sink kept appearing in my mind. If anything happened, I can't swim. Maybe I will end up floating to Sumatra?

So, what's so nice of Pulau Ketam? We had late lunch. Seafood. A lot of people went there for lunch. It's really a very typical villange life. I think we can get better seafood, just the price that matters. Other than that, it's nothing special. oh... Yes!! Something special, normally, we get oyster fried with egg. There, we get to try clam (la-la) friend with egg. It's quite different. :)

So, we headed back for the ferry at about 5pm. Reached Seremban about 6.30pm. It's a long and tiring day. Well, at least I have been to Pulau Ketam. :)

Liyen's farewell

Another ex-team member left the company. We had a farewell lunch cum reunion at F4, Subang industrial. :'(

Shanghai

It's another Shanghai trip. A number of people envy me for able to travel so often, frankly, it's not that fun. I used to be of those, now, that I know. Nothing so great. Infact, it's very tiring.

One evening, a colleague took us out for dinner. Steamboat. I cannot imagine having steamboat in the summer. Anyway, we went. It was raining. And the restaurant was with air-cond. They have started to order. And I let them since they appear to be more experience. The soup came as individual which I quite like the idea. Scallops were huge. One dish that I find it scary was the fish. The fish didn't actually died yet, they sliced the meat and present the fish (still living and grasping for air). OK. I find this aweful and cruel. yeewww..... Overall, it was an OK dinner, aside that horrible fish experience.

On Saturday, another colleague took me out. As I told her about the 水蜜桃 that my parents have been descriping to me. Then, I realised, it's just peaches. So, what's so special. I bought a few back to try in the hotel. It's special, not only that it's big, juicy and it's sweet. Not very sweet, but, not the sourish taste as those from NZ/ Oz. Then, I wonder how could I buy and bring home. It needs to be hand carry as it is so fragile. Let's think....

Of course, we went for lunch and dessert. One thing I find is that the dish presentation is very important.
I was meeting up Hong Seek (someone from Rantau) for dinner. And he has some of his cell members. We went to this place call 小小花园 (little garden). It's located at a very quiet street. Actually, it's a house, they have converted the downstairs to restaurant. They serve western food. Wow... the outside of the place doesn't give one the impression of dining there at all. But, inside. Wow!!! Nice.. they have covered their garden and with transparent roof where one is able to see the skyline still. And the food... yummy... Especially, the dessert. That I didn't even have the chance to take pictures. Only that I am not comfortable as they have few cats in there.

We changed from living hall to garden to another hall throughout the entire dinner. Not because of me. But, we wanted to have a different experience of dining at different place. It's really a cozy place to hang-out.

Oh... their hot chocolate fudge is really super nice....

What else? On Sunday, Christine and her family and I went to Science Center. Yeah... shopping.. it's located at underground, yet, with air-cond. It's quite similar to Chatuchak in BKK, or Petaling Street. But, it's a lot of bigger.

On the way, I saw this kid with 爆炸裤 (bomb blast pants). In fact, most of the local will let the kids to wear like that. They don't wear diapers. Rich or poor, all the same. It's so funny. And imagine, winter to be dressed like that too. oh... poor little butt get frozen....

As we walked back at night, after the 'melting' Haagan Dazs, as the weather was too hot. I saw this tallest building glowing. It's hard to get a clear skyline.

I stayed just behind Nanjing Road. So, I did try to walk a little this time, especially after work. It's a very happening street. A few times, few person came up to me asking me to have my hair cut, they told me they will style it so nicely, etc. It's kinda scary as they are very aggressive.

So, about the peaches. I went to buy some the day before I depart. I told the seller, I am going to bring them up to aeroplane and it's as a gift. So, they wrap them in boxes and arranged them so nice (again presentation) for me. Now, I need to carry 2 big paper bags on flight. It's another story that I managed to get 1 laptop bag + 2 big paper bags pass through the custome in China. ;)

Gunung Angsi via Bukit Putus

Somehow the few of us have the urge to climb. But, all of us do not want too much challenge. We knew that there were a group who are going for Mt. K on Merdeka is climbing as well. But, we don't want to join them. Thus, we decided to use the Bukit Putus route.

This route is steep at the beginning, thereafter easy climb/ walk. And one does not cross any river.

4 of us met at McD at Senawang. We started the climb at about 7.30am or slightly before. For I have not done climbing for a long time, I find it still quite challenging at the beginning. If not mistaken, we took about 1.5 hours to reach the peak. Rested, had some of our food.

Eunice brought along an interesting self heating chocolate drink to share with us. I don't think one can get it in Malaysia. It's not super nice. But, it's nice to have hot drink. :)

We started to descend. And no, we didn't wait for our friends coming up from Ulu Bendul way. On the way down, we saw Panjang Angsi coffee shop was open and he was serving coffee to many climbers. Thumbs up!! :)

We reached the based at around 11.30am and went for lunch before each of us go back and continue the other activities. We took a group of Singaporean whom we met on the climb for curry noodle in Senawang as lunch.

I realised that we didn't take much photos as we climb more often. Could it be we start to take that as an exercise/ routine already?

Happy Birthday - Karim

It's a day to celebrate. Somehow we booked the day earlier, much earlier. And was trying to confirm and confirm.

As our friend loves Japanese food so much, and he choose Rakuzen.

Earlier I got a message 'commanding' not to get any cake as there's a cake ready. It's weird as no one knows what kind of cake. Anyhow, knowing our friend likes ice cream, I went ahead and bought a small ice cream cup cake.

The dinner was ok. It's a friendly and polite dinner.

Happy Birthday, Karim!